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by minivinnie
Thu May 30, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

after doing a bit of work on one of there in work during the week it has given me a bit of get up and go to have another look at this.im getting another shed now in a week or so which has alot more room to work in,while i finish off my jetta to,i eventually got my doors back so have all the panels e...
by minivinnie
Tue May 28, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1996 mini cooper air bag
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

Re: 1996 mini cooper air bag

i got this sorted today after,checked all connections,and relieved them all from any static build up,ignition on(didnt have to clear the fault) and light goes on and off as it should.
by minivinnie
Mon May 27, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1996 mini cooper air bag
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

1996 mini cooper air bag

just a quick one,is there anyone/anywhere i can get a hold of an air bag diagram for the above? ive a problem with the system,the light stays on. i did a fault scan with a brain bee touchscreen diag and had to go through a rover 400 to get the fault,which came up with a high resistance in the driver...
by minivinnie
Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

finially got my doors back after a reskin...happy days!! some pics how its sits now :? looking a bit orry for its self.. http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj407/fromleft/DSCF1326.jpg http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj407/fromleft/DSCF1328.jpg http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj407/fromleft/DSC...
by minivinnie
Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: mini parts in ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: mini parts in ireland

i take it he is on the site here?
by minivinnie
Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buillding a v-tec mini
Replies: 5
Views: 3044

Re: Buillding a v-tec mini

yea,the minitec is quiet expensive alright,and you will get caught for vat also..there a few places in england that do kits but i dont think they are up to the same standard to be honest...its just my 2 cents anyway
by minivinnie
Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: mini parts in ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

mini parts in ireland

its been a while since ive been in the whole mini scene,i used to get all my mini bits from mini spare in england and minitec in the states,is there any where local as in Ireland?
by minivinnie
Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: key set(handles and ignition barrel)
Replies: 4
Views: 2464

Re: key set(handles and ignition barrel)

ah thats cool so,i need to get the lot new anyway.at least they can be got. cheers for the fast reply.
by minivinnie
Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: key set(handles and ignition barrel)
Replies: 4
Views: 2464

key set(handles and ignition barrel)

is it possible to get these new in a kit form,ive misplaced my keys and want to get a whole new lock set including a barrel for the ignition?
by minivinnie
Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

this car startedme into minis i seen it at a show in the stand house in the curragh about ten eleven years ago and about a month later bought my first mini would be great to see it back on the road no way!thats great..!it hasnt changed a bit to be honest...hopefully get it taxed now soon ....and so...
by minivinnie
Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

looking for 2 front complete doors for this at the moment,any knocking around?
by minivinnie
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: So whats the biggest PIG of a job you have done on your mini
Replies: 22
Views: 5488

Re: So whats the biggest PIG of a job you have done on your

trying to find a new clubby front bumper :D
as above,trying to get that split pin out was by far the worst job i had to do on the car when both master cylinders had to be changed!
by minivinnie
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: Clubman Estate Barn Find - Co. Galway
Replies: 178
Views: 193708

Re: Clubman Estate Barn Find - Co. Galway

thats some find alright,hope it all goes well for ya,looks like youve alot of work to do!
by minivinnie
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

its been a while since ive been on here,its still on a bit of a go slow at the min,im in the process of finishing off one of my other projects 8) but the mini hasnt been forgotten about!
by minivinnie
Thu May 13, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

StanO'Toole wrote:Mmmmmm............................. I think I just wet myself! That Clubby is slammed, wouldn't be getting over many ramps will you? :lol:
is on adjustable hi-lo and gaz shocks and never had any problems to be honest,the arches are quiet flexible to which always helps!
by minivinnie
Thu May 13, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

and some of the new bits and pieces to be fitted in the oncomming weeks coustom made alloy red and slim line electric fan http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/vinniesminis/100_2366.jpg http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/vinniesminis/100_2367.jpg minitec subframe http://i782.photobucket.com...
by minivinnie
Thu May 13, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

right so,heres the car now as it sits,driven into itd resting place for the last few years....still waiting on my doors to be reskined :x looks like ill have to get some second hand ones at some stage but its not on top of the lidt of things to get yet....so this is it...dont mind the date on the ca...
by minivinnie
Tue May 11, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

B16a that's the 1.6 isn't ? If u put in a 1.8 there too much metal to cut away or put on the extended nose and they just rune it (in my opion) theres no need to lengthen the front with this kit. theres no need to lengthen the clubman for either engine true,no need to lengthen the bull nose either w...
by minivinnie
Tue May 11, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

joeyfinneran wrote:B16a that's the 1.6 isn't ? If u put in a 1.8 there too much metal to cut away or put on the extended nose and they just rune it (in my opion)
theres no need to lengthen the front with this kit.
by minivinnie
Tue May 11, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

Re: honda b16a clubby estate

joeyfinneran wrote:Welcome to the forum and hope it helps you out with your vtec mini 8) I just love vtec minis :mrgreen:
cheers !its been way to long in a shead and im getting the urge again to get back into it!
by minivinnie
Tue May 11, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: honda b16a clubby estate
Replies: 29
Views: 17148

honda b16a clubby estate

first time poster here but long time mini man :D its been on the long finger for quiet a long while but its being resurected again,ill stick up some pics tomorrow...of how it used to be and how it looks now.after collecting loads of parts,engine,box and minitec subframe,shafts etc etc i think is tim...